Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Violet Essence ICC-34
The closest PPG colour is Moon Lily (PPG1168-1), at ΔE 0.54 — indistinguishable.
Moon Lily is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.54 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and PPG
Most people comparing Behr to PPG are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Moon Lily really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.54indistinguishable
- LRV
- 79Behr is 78
- Hex
- #E6E6E7#E6E5E6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Moon Lily is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Whisper PPG1014-2ΔE 0.66 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness.
- Orchid Mist PPG1247-1ΔE 0.85 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Moondance PPG1043-2ΔE 1.06 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Essence ICC-34 matched across all 13 brands →